The mojito is a traditional Cuban cocktail which became popular in the United States during the late 1980s, and has recently seen a resurgence in popularity. A mojito is traditionally made of five ingredients: spearmint, rum, sugar (traditionally sugar cane juice), lime, and carbonated water. Its combination of sweetness and refreshing citrus and spearmint flavors are intended to mask the potent kick of the rum, and have made this clear cocktail a popular summer drink.

Ingredients

• 3 sprigs of fresh mint
• 2 tsp of sugar
• a hefty squeeze of lime juice
• 1 1/2 oz of light rum, add to taste
• chilled club soda or seltzer ( I prefer the club soda)

First take a tall glass and crush the mint inside thoroughly making sure that the insides of the glass are also being rubbed with the mint. Add in your sugar and lime juice (fresh is the best). Next make sure that you fill your glass with crushed ice. Pour in your rum and your club soda. Mix well by using a drink shaker and transferring the liquid back and forth a few times before you leave it in the final resting place of the tall glass. For decoration you can add a slice of lime and another mint leaf on top. Use a straw to consume and enjoy your fabulous new creation.

If you are a person that enjoys a little fruity flavor with your drink then you can add a flavored vodka to the mix and create Raspberry Mojitos, Blackberry Mojitos, Coconut Mojitos, etc. You can also add additional pieces of fruit to accommodate the flavor with added colorful decorations.

This type of drink is very versatile for adding ingredients to. Even men find the Mojitos an irresistible treat. So why spend a fortune on a great summer drink? Make your own and save the extra money for something like dinner and a movie.

Tips: The fresh mint and the lime are the two most important ingredients of the mojito. Don't try to skimp on either of these things.

Cheers!